Idaho Power’s Retired Vehicle Donation Program provides decommissioned fleet vehicles — like trucks and vans — to local nonprofits and service organizations committed to public safety. This spring, Idaho Power donated trucks to three organizations: Silver Creek Volunteer Fire Department in Garden Valley, Lifestar Rural EMS Solutions in Boise (pictured), and the Owyhee County Sheriff’s Office in Murphy.

Many of these groups rely on volunteers, and often face challenges related to limited resources and their remote locations. For firefighters in the rural Silver Creek Volunteer Fire Department, the truck will help them better protect local homes and forests.

“This wonderful donation from Idaho Power is really going to help our department,” said Fire Chief Brian Vezzoso. “The new truck will allow us to respond very quickly and get into areas we can’t access with our bigger trucks. Thank you, Idaho Power!”

In addition to helping protect local communities from wildfires, providing service organizations with reliable vehicles also supports Idaho Power’s unwavering commitment to safety. 

“We can’t thank Idaho Power enough for this amazing expansion to rural accessibility,” said Lifestar Director Bud Paine. “This truck increases our abilities exponentially — it is a worthy donation that will save lives.”

Learn more about Idaho Power’s vehicle donations by watching this short YouTube video. For more details about how Idaho Power supports the communities it serves, visit idahopower.com/community.

Jordan Rodriguez
Communications Specialist
jrodriguez@idahopower.com
208-388-2460